Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a key role in improving healthcare in rural Nepal, reducing death rates, and helping achieve health goals. This review analyzed eight studies and found that CHWs are mostly female volunteers, now taking on broader roles beyond maternal and child health. They are motivated by community service but face challenges like limited resources, … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers in Nepal: A Systematic Review of Their Role in Health System Strengthening
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Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022
This study reviewed the knowledge levels of ASHAs in India across health areas like maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases. ASHAs demonstrated strong knowledge in maternal and child health but showed gaps in areas like disease surveillance. Factors affecting their knowledge included education, experience, supervision, and training. Strengthening … [Read more...] about Knowledge of Accredited Social Health Activists in India: a systematic review and meta analysis of evidence drawn from primary studies published between 2005 and 2022
Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale
A new strategy to improve maternal and child nutrition services in rural Bangladesh was tested using community health workers. It integrated nutrition services with existing immunization and antenatal care programs, improving growth monitoring, maternal weight tracking, and supplement distribution. However, practices like dietary diversity and breastfeeding remained similar in … [Read more...] about Centering community based maternal and child nutrition services in Bangladesh’s rural primary health care: What has potential to scale
A qualitative study assessing acceptability and appropriateness of a technology-assisted mental health intervention by community frontline workers: mPareshan implementation research in rural Pakistan
In rural Pakistan, where mental health specialists are scarce, a mobile app-based mental health program called mPareshan was tested with Lady Health Workers (LHWs). The study found that using LHWs to deliver mental health support is feasible, acceptable, and appropriate. Communities trusted LHWs for this role, and their familiarity with smartphones made the program easier to … [Read more...] about A qualitative study assessing acceptability and appropriateness of a technology-assisted mental health intervention by community frontline workers: mPareshan implementation research in rural Pakistan
Characteristics of Mothers, Mothers’ Motivation, and the Role of Community Health Workers in Relation to Mothers’ Participation in Toddler Classes in Gogodalem Village
This study examined factors affecting mothers' participation in toddler health classes in Gogodalem Village, Indonesia. Key findings showed that maternal age, motivation, and the support of community health volunteers (cadres) significantly influenced attendance. Improving maternal motivation and cadre involvement could boost participation, helping address high rates of … [Read more...] about Characteristics of Mothers, Mothers’ Motivation, and the Role of Community Health Workers in Relation to Mothers’ Participation in Toddler Classes in Gogodalem Village
